DIY Home Decor: How to Make a Rope Side Table from Scratch

Ashley loved rope-wrapped side tables, but didn't like the idea of buying two for her living room. After some brainstorming, she came up with a cheap solution that: a) met the need for an accent table and b) mimicked the look of woven rope. Although not great for houses with cats, they're an otherwise affordable and stylish alternative.

4. Once the top and bottom of the table are stuck on, start gluing the rope around the bottom edge of the base using a glue gun. Wrap the rope tautly and snugly as you go. Apply glue every few inches as you move around the outside of the table.

Tip: A glue gun is best for this step since the rope adheres well as soon as the glue cools.

5. Once you arrive at the top of the table, continue coiling the rope around the top, moving from the outside edge towards the center of the circle until it is fully covered.

Tip: If you used lengths of rope, versus one continuous piece, there will be seams on the side of the table (where one piece of rope ended and the next started). Don't worry too much about these, as they aren't that conspicuous when you're done.

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